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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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